The repair of the steel staircase has made an impact on how the building is used. The steel staircase that connects the ground floor all the way to the second floor/roof level was previously only accessible from the first floor to the second floor/roof level. The...

The names of the respondents have been changed to keep the identities of the respondents confidential. Avela Gumede a 41-year-old male resident at the Betrams resident was one of the bricklayers involved in the renovation process. When asked about his experience at...

The latest alteration that has made big an impact on how the building is used, is the repair of the concrete roof The concrete roof of the building no longer had any waterproofing, nor was there any way for water to drain away from the slab. This caused rainwater to...

Some of the research outcomes of the NRF Bertrams Community Engagement Project are based on the documentation of the on site action research project that facilitates numerous interventions, primarily led by the existing community, and bring greater understanding of...